Expanding shape or Text in Illustrator CS

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    Default Expanding shape or Text in Illustrator CS

    Anyone know how to expand text or a shape in Illustrator CS? I am creating a logo using the font "Capitals" (Mac font) but need the fill to be more expanded then the font allows. I have tried Object > Expand but is seems not to do much of anything. I am looking for a super "Bold" type of effect. Like fattening up the Letter "N" as in this example <http://www.visi.com/~tmarx/images/ex.html> Capitals is supposedly the font used in this logo.

    Any suggestions?
    Todd_Matzke@adobeforums.com Guest

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    Default Re: Expanding shape or Text in Illustrator CS

    Todd,

    You could Create Outlines and then manipulate the anchor points to change
    the shape of the glyph - or you could start off with a more appropriate font
    for the shape you want!


    LenHewitt@adobeforums.com Guest

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